KIMM initiates a giant leap in the development of technologies for storing alternative energy sources by developing, for the first time in the country, a cryogenic turboexpander capable of cooling gases to temperatures as low as -183 degrees Celsius

The Korean research team of the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials has succeeded in developing an oil-free cryogenic turboexpander that uses Zero-GWP refrigerants, and has completed the demonstration testing of an expander used for natural gas liquefaction.

Development of a New Electrolyte Synthesis Method for Next-Generation Fuel Cells: A Step Closer to Green Hydrogen Production

Dr. Ho-Il Ji from the Hydrogen Energy Materials Research Center at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) announced that they have developed a new synthesis method that can significantly reduce the sintering temperature required for the densification process of the electrolyte in next-generation high-efficiency protonic ceramic cells.

Korean Researchers Overcome Critical Challenges in Developing Fire-Risk-Free Aqueous Zinc Batteries

The operation performance of the battery and the stability of large-area deposition have been verified, bringing the technology closer to commercialization. Also, the research was published as the cover article in the August issue of the world-renowned journal in the field of energy and materials, Advanced Energy Materials.

ETRI Secures Leadership in International Standardization of the Metaverse

– Leading the development of 52 metaverse-related international standards deliverables… Expanding its global influence
– Acting as a key player in the development of 6 key deliverables related to the platform interoperability and the integration of virtual and real worlds… Laying a foundation for providing interoperability over metaverse cross platforms

Helping Public Decision-Making with AI-Based Policy Intelligence System

Electronics and Communications Research Institute (ETRI) announced on July 1 that they have decided to establish a cooperative system with the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) to conduct further research regarding the development of an AI policy intelligence system that can assist public policy decision-making.

Novel Redox-Active Metal-Organic Framework as an Anode Material for Li Batteries Operating in Freezing Conditions

The Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has developed a redox-active metal-organic hybrid electrode material (SKIER-5) for Li batteries that remains stable in cold conditions as low as minus 20 degrees Celsius. Featured on the front cover of Journal of Materials Chemistry A, a leading publication in the field of materials science.

Making Water from Air?” Global Water Shortage, A Solution in Sight Portable System That Harvests Water from Air Developed First Development in Korea

The research team led by Director Dr. Hyuneui Lim of the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) is planning to commercialize a three-kilogram water harvester, to which its independently developed “portable moisture-harvesting system” has been applied.

The First Universal Principles for Designing Solid-state Batteries Developed by Korean Researchers

A Korean research team has presented the first universal design principles for solid-state batteries, signaling a paradigm shift in battery design research that previously lacked standard benchmarks. By applying the design principles, a 310Wh/kg-class pouch cell was produced and obtained third-party certification.

Decomposing ‘Refrigerants’, a Potent Greenhouse Gas, Using Industrial Waste

Dr. Ryi, Shin-kun’s research team at the Hydrogen Convergence Materials Lab of the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has successfully developed a catalyst from industrial waste known as ‘red mud,’ a byproduct of aluminum production.

Atomically controlled MXenes enable cost-effective green hydrogen production

A research team led by Dr. Albert Sung Soo Lee at Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) with collaboration with Professor Chong Min Koo’s group at Sungkyunkwan University has developed an oxidatively stable molybdenum-based MXene as electrocatalyst support in anion exchange membrane water electrolyzers.

KIER Develops ‘Viologen Redox Flow Battery’ to Replace Vanadium.’

Dr. Seunghae Hwang’s research team from the Energy Storage Research Department at the Korea Institute of Energy Research has successfully enhanced the performance and cycle life of redox flow batteries, a prominent large-capacity energy storage device, by introducing functional groups that replace the active materials and improve solubility and stability

Power Generated from Waste Branches and Kudzu Vines

The Korea Institute of Energy Research develops technology to transform discarded forestry and agricultural waste into solid-type biofuel for power generation. Developing technology to upcycle non-edible waste into carbon-neutral fuel is crucial for constructing a circular bioeconomy as well as coping with climate crisis.

Laying the Foundation for Lunar Base Construction; Elucidating Lunar Soil-Microwave Interactions

The research team led by Dr. Hyu-Soung, Shin at the Future & Smart Construction Research Division of the KICT is currently conducting a study on microwave-sintered lunar regolith simulant bricks. This research applies sintering techniques similar to firing ceramics, raising the temperature to create solid bricks.

Laying the Foundation for Lunar Base Construction; Elucidating Lunar Soil-Microwave Interactions

The research team led by Dr. Hyu-Soung, Shin at the Future & Smart Construction Research Division of the KICT is currently conducting a study on microwave-sintered lunar regolith simulant bricks. This research applies sintering techniques similar to firing ceramics, raising the temperature to create solid bricks.

Successful Workshop for Leading the ‘Carnot Battery’, the Future of Energy Storage

On May 17th (Friday), the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) held a workshop at its main headquarters in Daejeon with experts from industry, academia, research, and government to discuss the technology, policy status, and development direction of the Carnot Battery in relation to energy storage and heat pumps.